The Middle East will need to build its own definition of entrepreneurship In an era when no one seems to agree on anything, there is one issue on which everyone seems remarkably aligned – that the salvation of our youth is in entrepreneurship. With most governments unable to afford and guarantee jobs to their large, […]

Its so heartening to see one’s passion become a reality. I take great pride in having a hand in creating a community focused on building smart solutions to solve their own challenges – a platform where stakeholders come together to share knowledge, skills and solutions. This is the objective behind The Assembly, based at in5 […]

I have been working on a pet project for a while now. It is called “The Assembly”. This is one of the worlds first Internet of Things (IoT) Smart Labs, a community innovation collective and maker community, hosted at in5 – the Incubator at Dubai Internet City. It […]

I am unlikely to be found in a candy store… but, yesterday’s trip to Abu Dhabi generated a feeling of elation and of wonder, as if I was indeed a kid in a candy shop. We visited the SuperLab at the Abu Dhabi Campus of NYU on Saadiyat Island, on the kind invitation of […]

“When Governments Grow Old, Nations Lose Their Edge. Innovation Keeps Us Young” – HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Very powerful words from an exceptionally inspirational leader…. And, this thought formed the basis for the single largest display of innovation and technology at the 3rd Government Summit, hosted in Dubai by the office of […]

I have always believed in the power of teams or networks… they multiply your capabilities and significantly increase your reach. My association with TiE has been an awesome such learning. In this interview, I speak about the beauty of being able to work outside the box as an entrepreneur and the availability of some illustrious and […]